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460 UXM

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration460 UXM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 124,109 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,715 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 123,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 122,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 122,790 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 122,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play on n/s and o/s steering arms

Pass 10 May 2018 119,502 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear fuel pipes getting rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 112,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 98,938 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 89,023 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,932 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,496 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 73,463 miles

3 front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Front wiper blades are not clearing very well

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,463 miles

3 front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Front wiper blades are not clearing very well

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 720,612 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,062 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 840?

Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 937
Headlamp aim too low 780
Brake pipe excessively corroded 741
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 554
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
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460 UXM is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 840 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 460 UXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 840 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 460 UXM registered?

460 UXM is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is 460 UXM safe to buy?

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